Explain the difference between an informed consent and a general consent.
What will be an ideal response?
An informed consent is the consent that must be signed by the patient or legal representative prior to any procedure so that all risks are explained thoroughly, while a general consent is signed when a patient presents for care at a facility.
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A. III and IV only B. IV only C. III only D. I and II only
What is the leading cause of death among patients with cystic fibrosis?
a. Pancreatic disease b. Lung disease c. Gastrointestinal disease d. Diabetes
Inflammation of the covering of the lungs is called:
A. pericarditis. B. pleurisy. C. peritonitis. D. percutaneous.
When returning your unit to service following a call, the responsibility of ensuring that the unit is restocked and ready for another call rests with:
A) the paramedic in charge. B) the medic who was driving. C) everyone on the EMS team. D) the shift captain or supervisor.